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Hannah Olukoye: Engineering Manager, TaxFix
Listen now (28 min) | Hannah Olukoye shares about her stepping up into an Engineering Manager role, her recent move to Germany to work at TaxFix, and how she has leveraged mentorship throughout her career.
Empowering Your Team During Performance Reviews
The performance review process is an essential aspect of managing a team. It provides an opportunity for managers to assess their team member's work and provide feedback, which is crucial for improving the team's performance. However, the process can be stressful for employees who may feel judged and criticized. As a manager, it is essential to ensure that team members feel supported and empowered during the performance review process.
Recognizing Independent Professional Development Pursuits
In today's fast-paced and competitive job market, employees are keen to continuously learn and develop new skills to stay relevant. Many employees invest their own time and money in professional development courses and certifications to enhance their professional growth. However, investing in professional development opportunities can be a significant financial and personal commitment, and employees may feel undervalued or unappreciated if their efforts go unnoticed. As an HR team, recognizing and rewarding such investments can help to motivate employees and increase their job satisfaction. In this blog post, we will explore different ways for HR teams to recognize professional development investments that staff pursue on their own.